Men's Care

One of my most popular male-centered blog posts is my DIY Beard Oil recipe! All of the bearded men in my life love receiving homemade beard care products. Recently though, I was asked to make a friend of mine a beard balm instead of a beard oil, and that got me thinking about devising a…

One of my most popular posts on this blog is my classic DIY Peace Pits Deodorant Paste recipe. It’s so popular in part because we are all trying to find a better alternative to the toxic antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, but it’s also because that recipe WORKS! And it works REALLY well! The…

I have a secret ingredient that I prefer to use in place of the water in ALL of my DIY beauty products and toiletries. Hydrosols, aka flower waters! I first came across hydrosols in my essential oil studies. I had learned that they were a result of making essential oils, essentially a byproduct. I was…

I spent my childhood hiking, backpacking, and camping with my Dad, all over the West coast. I was the daughter that adored the outdoors and couldn’t get enough, no matter how dirty or banged up, that I got. The addiction was solidified when we first started hiking through Yosemite National Park. With every trip we…

I am always writing posts for the Hippy chicks out there, but I know that you Hippy dudes are sitting on the edge of your seats, waiting for me to share manly scented items that you can DIY. Over the years, I have had to make all kinds of “Manly” versions of many of my…

Over a year ago I shared my recipe for the shaving cream that I accidentally made when I messed up the dish soap I was trying to make. I have since reworked this recipe to make it work even better for you and your soon to be silky smooth legs! With summertime in full swing,…

Let’s face it. Men can be really difficult to shop for during the holiday season. They can even be really difficult to make homemade products for too. I originally created my beard conditioning oil specifically for my ex and his grizzly beard that he has worn since the day I met him (I almost think…

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Hi! My name is Christina Anthis and I am The Hippy Homemaker! I am a single mom, herbalist/aromatherapist, and author of the book “The Complete Book of Essential Oils for Mama & Baby: Safe and Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and Children“. I am passionate about essential oil safety and love to share my DIY recipes for holistic health, natural beauty, and herbal remedies!